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New Here - Getting Started
Hi,
I just joined this group and thought I'd introduce my self. I make beaded personalized rosaries, rosary bracelets, wrap around rosaries, and medical ID bracelets. I discovered polymer clay while I was searching for plane, train, and truck beads for the bracelets I make. It was recommended that I make some myself. At first I didn't think it would work, but after searching on e-bay and seeing the many amazing things that can be made using polymer clay, I have to try it. The trouble is I don't know where to get started. I, of course, want to jump right in and be able to make the adorable little bears and flower beads (and much more!) that they are selling on e-bay, but I know that it's not that easy. I've searched and searched on line, but can't seem to find a quick and easy get started making adorable beads page! Any tips on how to get started quickly - what I need, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Does anyone know if they adorable figures (strawberry shortcake, bears, butterflies, etc.) that they do on ebay are sculpted by hand or by using molds? Either way these are some seriously talented people. If I can just may some transportation beads to be half as cute I'll be happy. Any help would be greatly appreciate. Lisa Beaded Treasures by Lisa |
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New Here - Getting Started
Hey Lisa..
To get started you'll need some basic tools: Pasta machine (use the 40% off coupons at Michaels, AC Moore etc.) Some basic tools like an Xacto knife, clay blade, needle tool Clay! Since you want to make beads, and caned beads at that, I recommend using one of the firmer clays that cane well, such as Kato Polyclay or Fimo Classic. Both can be a little more difficult to condition, but in the end the strength and quality of the cane make it worthwhile. If you want strong, but easier to condition, go for Premo. Don't even look at Sculpey or Fimo Soft. For some great beginner's books, check out my recommended list at amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wi...187936?ie=UTF8 Barbara Beader and Polymer Clay Crusader http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry) Need quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check out http://www.lyonshost.com. lantonel wrote: Hi, I just joined this group and thought I'd introduce my self. I make beaded personalized rosaries, rosary bracelets, wrap around rosaries, and medical ID bracelets. I discovered polymer clay while I was searching for plane, train, and truck beads for the bracelets I make. It was recommended that I make some myself. At first I didn't think it would work, but after searching on e-bay and seeing the many amazing things that can be made using polymer clay, I have to try it. The trouble is I don't know where to get started. I, of course, want to jump right in and be able to make the adorable little bears and flower beads (and much more!) that they are selling on e-bay, but I know that it's not that easy. I've searched and searched on line, but can't seem to find a quick and easy get started making adorable beads page! Any tips on how to get started quickly - what I need, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Does anyone know if they adorable figures (strawberry shortcake, bears, butterflies, etc.) that they do on ebay are sculpted by hand or by using molds? Either way these are some seriously talented people. If I can just may some transportation beads to be half as cute I'll be happy. Any help would be greatly appreciate. Lisa Beaded Treasures by Lisa |
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